East Hampton Police Chief

Connecticut Police Chiefs Association; Town of East Hampton (NY); Hybrid; USD 147,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(a) retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Town of East Hampton seeks an experienced Chief of Police to lead a department of 17 sworn officers and 2 civilians. The Chief will guide community policing initiatives, foster regional partnerships, and maintain strong relations with town leadership.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred), advanced management training, and CT POST certification or ability to obtain. Residency within reasonable distance is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university.
• Master’s degree in relevant field preferred.
• Completion of advanced management training such as FBI National Academy or SPIC COD preferred.
• CT POST certification or ability to obtain within a reasonable time; 15 years of progressively responsible police experience with at least five years supervisory at command staff rank.
• Experience or education may be substituted to meet requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the East Hampton Police Department with 17 sworn officers and 2 civilian employees.
• Engage in community policing initiatives and regional collaborations.
• Oversee police administration and ensure open, honest communication with town management and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Community policing

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

CT POST certification or ability to obtain

FBI National Academy

Southern Police Institute Command Officer Development Course

15 years of police experience

5 years supervisory experience at command staff rank

Job description

Town of East Hampton Seeks new CHIEF OF POLICE

The Town of East Hampton, approximately 20 miles southeast of Hartford, with a population of 13,000, approximately 36 square miles and a budget of approximately 2.6 million, is seeking an experienced Police Chief to lead its department of 17 sworn officers and 2 civilian employees. The Police Department delivers exceptional customer service which results in strong community support and cooperation.

Job Summary

Candidates should be familiar with contemporary police practices; have a strong community policing philosophy and command presence; a thorough knowledge of police administration; demonstrated open and honest communication with management and staff; and have proven management skills with a history of leading and developing subordinates. The ideal candidate will be visionary and forward thinking, sensitive to the needs of a suburban and rural community, and have experience with community service issues. The Chief should be actively involved in the various community work groups within town government and with regional collaborations and partnerships.

Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, a Master’s degree in relevant field is preferred; a completion of advanced management training, such as the FBI National Academy, Southern Police Institute Command Officer Development Course, or equivalent executive level training is preferred; CT POST certification or ability to obtain within a reasonable amount of time and 15 years of progressively responsible police experience with at least five years of supervisory experience with a command staff rank or higher. Experience or education may be substituted to meet requirements.

Residency

Must live or relocate, within a reasonable distance of East Hampton Connecticut, as negotiated.

Salary

$147,000 - $155,000 per annum & benefit package which includes health, dental, vision, 401(a), life insurance, paid holidays, etc.